Pope Sergius V (Alcide)

Pope Sergius V (16 August 1275-), born Alcide Torrelli, was Pope from 18 October 1314, succeeding Pope Clement V.

Biography
Alcide Torrelli was born in Italy on 16 August 1275, and he was a bishop and cardinal before being consecrated as Pope on 18 October 1314 after the death of Pope Clement V. He commanded troops in Homs, Syria during a crusade to recapture Jerusalem from the Mamelukes, but the crusade ultimately failed.